
Each week, best mates Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher dive headfirst into the daft, the ridiculous, and the gloriously dumb - from their own personal disasters to the wildest, most unhinged things the internet (and the world) throws at us. Emma Watson losing her driving license for speeding? They’re on it. A woman taking a selfie with a shark and getting her hands bitten off? You know they’re talki... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

From tooth fairy trauma and Friday the 13th paranoia to valentines gone wrong, Laura and Carmen are riding a romantic rollercoaster with zero brakes. There’s boiling water mishaps, forgotten fairy duties, and a heartfelt email that proves sometimes y... more
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen lean fully into Valentine’s Week!
There’s birthday chat galore as Carmen gears up for her 40th, conspiracy theories, rage baiting and the creeping realisation that no one seems to be in charge of an... more
An innocent debate about wiping technique spirals into apologies, trauma, and one unforgettable Spanish water park incident.
Laura and Carmen dive headfirst into listener embarrassment, public toilet shame, tits out disasters, and the real reason yo... more
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But... there’s a heartfelt goodbye to comedy royalty, a brief moment of wet eye, and then straight into celebrity dating discourse as Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton go public and somehow just make sense.
Laura and Car... more
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Love these girls, so fun and entertaining.
Thanks for the laughs and good times.
Totally appreciate the daily content over the Christmas and New year period and keeping us company. I know people who don’t have much going on in their lives like me really enjoyed it. So thank you X🫶🏻😘🙌🏻💌
Happened to see one of the Reels on Instagram and listened to an episode. Smashed the living daylights out of the subscribe button and binged the whole thing in 2 days. Now I have to wait for more to be released ☹️
Have recommended it to everyone, absolutely love Carmen & Laura and looking forward to seeing Laura live in November!
Listened to one that was recommended through another pod I listen to and I am hooked!!
Absolutely hilarious!!!! Love you both. Saw laura in Winchester, been obsessed since. Best thing to happen to comedy! X
Cuz it’s excellent.
Strap in and fire up the banter cannon!
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Listeners can expect a comedic exploration of the bizarre and absurd aspects of life, as Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher share personal anecdotes alongside outrageous stories from media and the internet. The duo tackles a wide range of subjects, including social faux pas, strange celebrity behavior, and various societal issues, all delivered with a humorous and relatable tone. Their engaging chemistry and candid discussions resonate with audiences, making them feel uplifted about life's peculiarities, while often laughing at situations others might find cringeworthy. This humorous approach to addressing daft topics serves as both a source of entertainment and a comforting reminder that missteps and oddities are universally shared experiences... more
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